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Monument Number 323902
Hob Uid: 323902
Location : Leicestershire Melton Belvoir, Bottesford
Grid Ref : SK8180033700
Summary : Duke of Rutland's private wagonway or tramway within the grounds of Belvoir Castle. It was constructed 1793 to link the castle with Grantham Canal. Field investigations in 1972 found the feature visible as a terraced way or embankment. Stone chairs were visible, in situ, with the occasional length of rail.
More information : (SK 818 337 to SK 818 359) A former Duke of Rutland constructed a private railway, in 1793, extending from Grantham Canal to Belvoir Castle, a distance of about three miles. (It appears on OS 25" 1st ed 1886)(1) The line of the railway, probably a waggon way or tramway, can be traced throughout its length as a terraced way or embankment, and in places the stone chairs can be seen in situ with the occasional length of rail. (2)

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Source details : Leicestershire Notes and Queries 1893, 288
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Source details : F1 JB 14-APR-1972
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Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Constructed 1793
Monument End Date : 1793
Monument Start Date : 1793
Monument Type : Wagonway, Tramway
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : SK 83 SW 22
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1972-04-14
End Date : 1972-04-14

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 323902